An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Dustin had a plan that involved not just the Langford family but also some powerful allies. He knew he needed enough support to take on the mastermind behind the Purple City rebellion.

Meanwhile, two cars were parked outside the Langford residence, one behind the other. Lana, looking exhausted, lounged in the back seat. A cigarette in hand, lit but untouched. She let the breeze extinguish it slowly, her mind wandering.

Dustin had been inside the Langford residence for almost two hours, and there was no sign of activity. Did something go wrong?

Ethan’s earlier actions were surprising, but it might have been all a show for outsiders. Once inside the Langford residence, with no witnesses, he could easily deal with anyone.

As Lana contemplated this, she couldn’t shake an unsettling feeling of unease. She couldn’t understand why she was so concerned about Dustin, someone she had just met.

Was it merely because of his striking appearance and unique personality? Suddenly, a car pulled up in front of them, and the windows rolled down to reveal Cody and Harper.

“Still waiting here, Ms. Camron? You should head back and get some rest,” Cody said with a smirk.

bet he’s met his end, and

but what happened then? He walked out

Balcony can’t compare to the Langford residence.”

Once Dustin steps in, it’s game over. Don’t be fooled by Mr. Ethan’s polite act; it’s all

right! Dustin gave Hugo a beating, and now he’s dead meat. Your little boy toy won’t make it out alive!”

her response to herself. Out of nowhere, a figure approached Cody’s car and lightly knocked on the

car, smiling at them mysteriously. His gleaming white teeth, illuminated by the

wide-eyed in disbelief. Cody, too, looked like he’d seen a ghost. He wondered, “What’s going on? Dustin caused chaos at

that

you escape the Langford family’s

they do to me? It was Hugo who was overbearing and abusive, abusing his

was just seeking justice. Luckily, Mr. Ethan is rational. He gave Hugo a harsh